A G W Lewis, Birmingham 1935, Sterling Silver Tea Strainer

Manufacturer - G W Lewis, Birmingham

Date - 1935

Description - A George V period large sterling silver tea strainer, attractively designed with a decorative handle that adds charm and refinement to its practical form. The bowl is generously sized and well crafted, making it both a functional piece for the tea table and a pleasing example of early 20th‑century silverwork.

Condition - This item is in very good condition with very little sign of any use-related wear

Hallmark - The strainer is clearly hallmarked with the manufacturer's cypher for 'G W Lewis' together with a Birmingham date cypher for '1935'

Dimensions - Bowl diameter - 7.5cms
Maximum width - 11.5 cm
Item weight - 45gm

Date context 1935:
* George V begins his 25th year as Monarch
* The driving test becomes compulsory
* The speed limit in built-up areas is reduced to 30 mph
* Britain protests at Germany's introduction of conscription
* The government announces plans to triple the size of the Royal Air Force in the next two years, partly in response to German re-armament.